Whitney Houston was one of the most talented singers in the history of pop music. Listen to her treasured voice as well as songs from her biggest influences, closest contemporaries, and indebted followers.
On August 1, 1981, MTV ushered in the sounds and looks that defined the '80s. For their 30th anniversary, we look back at MTV's first golden age, 1981-1990: new superstars, one-hit wonders, and songs we can't hear without thinking of the videos.
Starting in the mid '00s, the line between indie and mainstream pop started to get blurry. These are the songs that have helped bring "indie" music to the masses.
